better : Definition, Usages, News and More

better

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n something superior in quality or condition or effect
a change for the better

n someone who bets

n a superior person having claim to precedence
the common man has been kept in his place by his betters

n the superior one of two alternatives
chose the better of the two

v surpass in excellence
She bettered her own record

v to make better

v get better

a (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
You're a better man than I am, Gunga Dina better coata better type of cara suit with a better fita better chance of successproduced a better mousetrapshe's better in math than in history

a (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
her health is better nowI feel better

s (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
it would be better to speak to him

s more than half
argued for the better part of an hour

a having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

s having the normally expected amount

a morally admirable

s deserving of esteem and respect

s promoting or enhancing well-being

s agreeable or pleasing

s of moral excellence

s having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

s thorough

s with or in a close or intimate relationship

s financially sound

s most suitable or right for a particular purpose

s resulting favorably

s exerting force or influence

s capable of pleasing

s appealing to the mind

s in excellent physical condition

s tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

s not forged

s not left to spoil

s generally admired

a in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; at least I feel well"

s resulting favorably

s wise or advantageous and hence advisable

r comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
She had never sung bettera deed better left undonebetter suited to the job

r from a position of superiority or authority
I know better.

r (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

News & Articles

Better Business Bureau warns of tree removal, repair scams following storms The Better Business Bureau is warning homeowners of people known as Storm Chasers. They are people or businesses who go door-to-door soliciting business in storm-damaged areas. BBB officials say some storm chasers could leave homeowners with shoddy work and a hole in their pocket.
June 14, 2013 - News 14 Carolina

Quotes

Barack Obama in The Associated Press Now, of course I'll admit that the backyard's a little bigger here, but it's the same spirit,Obama said to laughter. "Michelle and I couldn't imagine a better way to celebrate America's birthday than with America's extraordinary men and...

Doc Rivers in Los Angeles Times It just makes the East that much better,Boston Celtics Coach Doc Rivers said in Orlando, Fla., where he was watching summer league games.

Hilda Solis in The Associated Press We are not saying go out of business,she said. "Do your job better. Make an investment in your employees. We want you to make a profit, but not at the expense of killing your employees."